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Did you know? In the early 20th century, many store-bought Halloween costumes were made from flammable materials like crepe paper, which led to numerous safety warnings and local bans on certain types of masks. elaborate

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3 facts about Halloween costumes

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During the 1950s, the popularity of television led to a major shift in costume culture, with companies like Ben Cooper mass-producing affordable character outfits that turned trick-or-treating into a national pop culture phenomenon.
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In the early 20th century, many store-bought Halloween costumes were made from flammable materials like crepe paper, which led to numerous safety warnings and local bans on certain types of masks.
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Costumes and masks date back thousands of years to the ancient festival of Samhain, where people wore disguises to blend in with spirits wandering the earth, hoping to avoid being bothered by them during the night.

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